Rocketship and Alien by Red Heart Design Team

Rocketship and Alien

Crochet
April 2021
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in single crochet
2.25 mm (B)
242 yards (221 m)
see notes
US
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This pattern is available for free.

Catch a rare glimpse of an alien stepping out of its rocket ship. Created in our delightful Red Heart Amigurumi Textures, these crochet toys are made using only 1 wheel of yarn. Pattern features crocheting in rounds, single crochet, half double crochet and slip stitch techniques. Make a set as shown, or explore any 4-color yarn for a unique result. It’s an out-of-this-world gift for kids of all ages!

Sizing:
Rocketship: Approx 6½“ 16.5 cm long.
Alien: Approx 5” 12.5 cm tall.

Materials:
Rocketship: Stitch marker. Fiberfil stuffing. Yarn needle. Strong
craft glue or cement. Drinking straw (to support rocket booster
frames). 1 medium pompom ¾“ 19 mm diameter (for alien head).
3 small pompoms 1/3” 8 mm diameter (2 for alien headphones and 1 for nosecone embellishment). 1 toothpick. 2 small black beads 1/8” 3 mmlien eyes)
Optional: One half of a clear fillable plastic ornament 2” 5 cm
diameter (for porthole dome)
Alien: 2 post and washer animal noses (for eyes) ½” 13 mm. Stitch marker. Fiberfil stuffing. Yarn needle. Small length of plastic drinking straw (rigid insert for top knot/hair).
Optional: Knee high stockings and weighted stuffing (such as
aquarium gravel, plastic pellets or rice), small red glitter foam star
and craft glue (for belt buckle)